The Master of Optometry is a two-year program. It will provide students with advanced knowledge, clinical skills and professional attributes related to the optometry profession.

The course incorporates the latest research and technology, and has been developed by a group comprising academics, practitioners and representatives from international optometry companies and independent practitioners.

 

Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

This course includes a high volume of work integrated learning to allow students to gain clinical practice experience of optometry.

 

Placements are only provided on a full-time basis and will require interstate travel. Accommodation and transport costs are the student's responsibility.

 

Students will be expected to purchase specialist optometry equipment prior to going on placement during their studies for the Master of Optometry. Students should expect to spend around $5,000 on equipment. Life expectancy of the equipment is in the range of 15 to 20 years.